Buff-headed capuchin

Buff-headed capuchin smear their own urine on their hands and feet so they can mark territory.

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Buff-headed capuchin

  • Habitat

    tropical rainforest in eastern Brazil

  • Food

    fruits, leaves, nuts, eggs and small animals

  • Lifetime

    30 years

  • Weight

    1.3 to 4.8 kilograms

  • Length

    around 45 cm

  • Number of youngsters

    1 young every 1.5 years

  • Wear time

    6 months

  • IUCN Status

    seriously threatened

  • EEP?

    yes

30

years, that's how old the yellow-breasted capuchin monkey can get

6

months, that's how long the yellow-breasted capuchin monkey is pregnant

3

kilograms, that's how much the yellow-breasted capuchin monkey weighs on average

Appearance

The name of this species has everything to do with its appearance. It is easily recognized by its yellow breast along with the yellow shoulders and belly. Thereby, they are named after the monastic order of Capuchins because of the markings on their heads.

Greasers

Buff-headed capuchin are big lubbers! They smear their own urine all over their hands and feet so they can mark territory. They are very social monkeys that you will often see them fleecing. They do this not necessarily to clean each other up but this makes for close friendships and less tension in the group.